South Africa currently offers a diverse range of important tender opportunities across various provinces and industries, covering supplies, professional services, disposals, and IT equipment needs. These tenders play a critical role in supporting economic growth by enabling infrastructure development, generating jobs, and stimulating sustainable business activity throughout the country.
By engaging local businesses through such tenders, public and private entities lay the foundation for improved public services, enhanced operational capacities, and community upliftment. The influx of contracts across sectors encourages entrepreneurship and skills development, helping to build more resilient regional economies.
Today’s Latest Tender Opportunities
Western Cape
Industry: Supplies – General
Tender Title: Supply of Petrol and Diesel Fuel for a 3 year period (Swellendam Town)
Tender Number: SMT13-25-26
Project Scope: Provide petrol and diesel fuel supplies over three years for Swellendam Municipality operations.
Eligibility Criteria: Open tender; typical supply credentials and compliance with municipal procurement standards.
Submission Requirements: Tender documents downloadable; no compulsory briefing session.
Deadline: 19 September 2025, 11:00
Impact Analysis: This tender supports logistical and operational functions for local government, benefiting fuel suppliers and contributing directly to municipal service delivery and vehicle fleet maintenance in Swellendam.
KwaZulu-Natal
Industry: Supplies – Computer Equipment
Tender Title: Supply and delivery of one small laptop for the Southern Regional Office, Department of Public Works, Pietermaritzburg
Tender Number: ZNQSR019-202/2026
Project Scope: Provision of a small laptop unit to a government regional office.
Eligibility Criteria: Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database and RFB740 for outright PC purchases.
Submission Requirements: Tender documents available online; no briefing session.
Deadline: 15 September 2025, 11:00
Impact Analysis: Facilitates upgrading of government IT resources, supporting digital transformation efforts and local IT vendors registered for government supply contracts.
Mpumalanga
Industry: Professional Services
Tender Title: Appointment of a Professional Service Provider for Revenue Enhancement and Data Cleansing for Emakhazeni Local Municipality
Tender Number: ELM 25-26/08/03
Project Scope: Consultant to improve municipal revenue systems and data accuracy.
Eligibility Criteria: Open tender; relevant professional and data management capabilities required.
Submission Requirements: Tender documents downloadable; no compulsory briefing session.
Deadline: 15 September 2025, 12:00
Impact Analysis: This initiative enhances local government financial capacity, enabling better budget implementation and service delivery, and opens doors for consultancy and specialist service providers.
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Eastern Cape
Industry: Services – General
Tender Title: Hire and service provision for water coolers and monthly water refills
Tender Number: RFQ_16549
Project Scope: Supply, installation, and servicing of water coolers and monthly water supplies for Airports Company of South Africa’s Eastern Cape location.
Eligibility Criteria: Open request for quotation with stipulated bid validity.
Submission Requirements: Tender documents accessible; no briefing session.
Deadline: 23 September 2025, 15:00
Impact Analysis: Supports operational health and safety needs at an important airport, offering opportunities for local service businesses specialising in water supply and facility services.
Industry: Professional Services
Tender Title: Appointment of service providers to provide professional technical support and consulting engineering services for 36 months (Nelson Mandela Bay)
Tender Number: SCM/1279/S/2024-2025
Project Scope: Long-term engineering consulting support across projects and infrastructure maintenance.
Eligibility Criteria: Request for quotation with a tender fee and mandatory clarification meeting attendance.
Submission Requirements: Tender documents downloadable; compulsory briefing session.
Deadline: 23 October 2025, 11:00
Impact Analysis: Encourages development and maintenance of municipal infrastructure, strengthening engineering firms’ involvement and local technical capacity building.
Gauteng
| Tender Title | Tender Number | Scope | Eligibility | Deadline | Briefing | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appointment of a Service Provider for SMME Support and Maintenance of Live Enrolment Capture Units for Driving Licence Testing Centres | DLCA/22/2025 | Support and maintenance of enrollment units nationwide | Open tender | 5 September 2025, 16:00 | No | Advances technology support in public service delivery and creates opportunities for SMMEs in ICT maintenance. |
| Appointment of a Bidder for Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance Maturity Level Assessment (Council for Medical Schemes) | RFP/CMS/OCEO/01/09/25 | Conduct enterprise risk and compliance assessments | Open tender | 12 September 2025, 11:00 | No | Supports governance and risk assessment frameworks, boosting consulting services. |
| Appointment of a service provider for managed security services (MXDR Solution) for 12 months | RFQ/CMS/ITT/01/02/2025 | Provide managed security operations | Open tender | 12 September 2025, 00:00 | No | Enhances cybersecurity capabilities critical for healthcare scheme management. |
| Appointment of a bidder to supply and install CCTV camera system in office | RFQ/CMS/IT/08/05/25 | Supply and installation of CCTV security | Open tender with compulsory briefing | 17 September 2025, 00:00 | Yes (09 Sept 2025) | Augments office security and surveillance, involving local IT hardware vendors and installers. |
Free State
Industry: Disposals – General
Tender Title: Purchase, collection, and removal of scrap 5 MVA ASEA transformer at Rotek, Johannesburg
Tender Number: OLT2128050
Project Scope: Buying and removing a scrap transformer unit from a specified industrial site.
Eligibility Criteria: Open tender; general compliance with Eskom disposal practices.
Submission Requirements: Tender documents available; briefing session offered but not compulsory.
Deadline: 11 September 2025, 10:00
Impact Analysis: Provides opportunities for scrap metal and recycling businesses, supporting environmental sustainability and industrial waste management.
These tenders across South Africa’s provinces and industries illustrate a broad commitment to infrastructure upgrading, professional services enhancement, technology deployment, and sustainable operational improvements. Local businesses engaging with these tenders can drive inclusive economic growth, develop skills, and strengthen community services throughout the country.
For access to full tender packages, detailed requirements, and ongoing updates, prospective bidders should visit the official portal at www.etenders.gov.za. Seizing these opportunities is vital for entrepreneurs and stakeholders aiming to contribute to South Africa’s multifaceted economic progress.
